"Cesc Fabregas has come out and said what we all knew, that he wanted to go to Barcelona and Arsenal didn't let him.. That's not a problem for me - we have seen enough from Cesc in the last few years to know that he does not let anything affect his game.. He is very professional and his focus will be back on doing well for Arsenal this season, I am sure of that.."

"Some fans may see it a different way of course, but his performances will determine how their attitudes change.. If his form starts to drop, people will say he doesn't care, while if he plays well, it will all be forgotten.. I have a feeling it will be the latter.."